"They must have been familiar sights, walking around that shopping plaza in their shirts and ballerina slippers that always scuffed the sidewalk, with charm bracelets jingling on their thin wrists; they would lean together to whisper and laugh secretly if someone passed by who amused or interested them."
-Joyce Carol Oates, "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?"
She was a very skilled player, dodging past defenders with ease for a perfect shot on the cage.
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ReplyDeleteScared as I walked in the class, I forgot that I left my homework at home.
ReplyDeleteTying my shoelace, applying sunscreen on my face, and sending a text at the same time, I dropped my phone in the ocean.
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ReplyDeleteFocusing on my math homework, I forgot to study for my world history quiz in the morning.
ReplyDeleteWalking into my house I realized I hadn't cleaned the house and that my mom would be mad.
ReplyDeleteForgetting that I had to work late, I left my job at my usual time.
ReplyDeleteWalking to the blocks to swim a race, I realized that I forgot my goggles on the bleachers.
ReplyDeleteWalking home from school, i somehow lost my student ID.
ReplyDeleteTalking to my friend, I forgot to pay attention to where I was walking and tripped over a tree root.
ReplyDeleteRunning early on time, Lilly stopped at the café to get a cup of coffee before work.
ReplyDeleteShe must have looked quite strange, her limbs sprawled out in all directions and her skates carved into the icy terrain as she came in contact with the ice.
ReplyDeleteStumbling down the stairs, I had to finish the dishes.
ReplyDeleteWalking into Physics, I got caught in the door and dropped my cereal.
ReplyDeleteStruggling to stay afloat, Dantes was saved by a helpful sailor.
ReplyDeleteWalking into my house after school, I dropped my backpack and kicked off my shoes.
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ReplyDeleteWalking in my sleep I slammed into my bathroom door.
ReplyDeleteRunning to the dinner table, I ate all the food.
ReplyDeleteDistracted by all the cool features, I bought the wrong about of gigabits on my phone.
ReplyDeleteDriving to the mall, I was distracted by a text message and wat hit.
ReplyDeleteTraveling from one room to the next, I forgot my pet Rhino.
ReplyDeletePreoccupied by my buzzing iPhone, I tripped over my own two feet.
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ReplyDeleteeating my chicken sandwich, i lost sight of my sister.
ReplyDeleteTexting while driving, she drove into the back of my car.
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ReplyDeleteConcerned about the small children, I left my dog in the car.
ReplyDeleteRunning on the soccer field, I shot the ball in the goal.
ReplyDeleteRemembering that I had another test, I began studying frantically.
ReplyDelete"Functioning on two hours of sleep, I put my bowl in my pocket and poured milk into my wallet."
ReplyDeleteRunning around town, I was getting a workout.
ReplyDeleteEnders game is literally the greatest book ever written.
ReplyDeleteAfter I moved all the heavy boxes, my back started to ache.
ReplyDeleteJumping down the street, I abruptly stopped when a car came.
ReplyDeleteStressed out by the 5 pounds on the bar, I fainted on the gym floor.
ReplyDeleteWhile doing my homework, I lost track of time and stayed up too late.
ReplyDeleteShining with the reflection of the sun, the piece of metal dangled from the bird's nest.
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ReplyDeleteI was distracted because of playing computer games instead of doing homework last period.
ReplyDeleteBusy with my Macbook Pro, i didn't notice the burning smell coming from the cooking bagel bites.
ReplyDeleteCompletely immersed in beating the video game, I left my fat cat outside.
ReplyDeleteNavigating the alleyways of Budapest, Mason stumbled upon a peculiar artifact.
ReplyDeleteAll morning i slept, snoring loudly
ReplyDeleteAfter throwing up; I ate four dicey burritos with extra hot sauce.
ReplyDeleteStarving from missing breakfast, I felt poorly after my workout.
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ReplyDeleteReflecting the sun overhead, the mirror temporarily blinded me.
ReplyDeleteCrawling on his knees, the boy slowly crossed the finish line.
ReplyDeleteAs he saw the bird, my dog jumped out of the moving boat.
ReplyDeleteReturning to his old ways, the villain, who was trying to become good, murdered another innocent being in an act of vengeance,
ReplyDeleteBeing in a rush, I got ready in ten minuets.
ReplyDeleteTrying to find my dog, I tripped over his bone.
ReplyDeleteForgetting it on my kitchen table, I walked into school without my ID.
ReplyDeleteWith a doctors appointment, Jack was so happy he missed lacrosse conditioning.
ReplyDeleteBeing ambitious, I began a new piece.
ReplyDeleteListening to the alarm constantly chiming, I woke up this morning.
ReplyDeleteDistracted by the new episode of Pretty Little Liars on TV, I forgot to do my homework.
ReplyDeleteThe brewing thunderstorm made me quickly get out of the pool.
ReplyDeleteDisregarded that it was pouring, the car show went smoothly.
ReplyDeleteWatching Netflix, I then remembered how much homework I had to do.
ReplyDeletePlaying with my new computer, I forgot my soccer cleats at my house.
ReplyDeletePlaying with my dog, I forgot about my homework.
ReplyDeleteAfter being stranded in the desert for so long, the young boy gulped down as much water that was available to him.
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